Sea Sucker popularized suction-cup-mounted bike racks years ago, and theyve proven to stay attached reliably when mounted properly. Despite their track record, many would-be roof bike rack buyers remain wary of using suction cups to attach an expensive bike to the roof of their vehicle, for obvious reasons. Trusting suction, it seems, is not quite as easy as other forms of mechanical attachment.This is exactly why Allen created its Smart Suction system, which was introduced on the original Smart Suction Bike Rack last year. With integrated sensors built into the racks suction cups that send pressure-monitoring info to your smartphone, Allens system aims to remove the guesswork and anxiety from the equation. Which is great, because beyond trusting the suction attachment method, racks like this are impressively versatile and an incredibly convenient way to transport your bike(s).Theres an app for that. Allens Smart Suction system monitors suction pressure and provides real-time info through its app.Smart Suction for Peace of MindNow, Allen builds off of its experience with the original Smart Suction Bike Rack and introduces the new Smart Suction Go. It boasts similar ease of installation, a versatile bike fit, and real-time suction pressure monitoring, but is more affordable and even more compact for portability and storage. In fact, its one of the least expensive roof-mount bike racks around, with flexible mounting that works with most vehicles and virtually any bike weighing 35 pounds or less.Suction-based products have already proven their reliability, saysAlex Allen, CEO of Allen. But drivers want absolute confirmation that the cups are fully secured. Our Smart Suction monitoring delivers that peace of mind. And with Smart Suction Go, weve taken the next step, making the system not only more affordable but significantly more compact, more adaptable to different vehicles, and easier to take anywhere or store when not in use.ScreenshotScreenshotThe Allen app monitors suction pressure and sends you alerts if needed.More Compact for Easier Portability and StorageWhile the original Smart Suction Rack had a tray connecting the front and rear ends, the Smart Suction Go consists of two pieces. The front portion of the rack has the fork mount and three large suction cups with integrated pressure monitors. The rear portion of the rack secures the rear wheel and attaches to the vehicle with a single suction cup.This two-piece design means that when the Smart Suction Go is not in use, its footprint is just the size of the front three suction cups. The rear wheel mount attaches to it, it has a convenient carry handle, and it only takes up a bit more space than a cycling helmet. This means you can potentially fit it in your luggage for travel, it will barely take up any room in your Porsches trunk between uses, and it will essentially go unnoticed in your storage space. Put it on when you need it, take it off when you dont.The Smart Suction Go barely takes up any space when its not in use.Fits Most VehiclesThe suction cup design allows tool-free mounting and removal on virtually all vehicles (excluding most pickup trucks and convertibles), including roofs, rear glass, and even the rear doors of vans. Installing the rack is quick with the suction cup mounting system, and connecting to the app is easy once its installed on your phone. The racks Bluetooth sensors continuously monitor suction pressure, providing peace of mind and alerts if the racks suction integrity is compromised. It also connects to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto if you happen to use them.Comes with all the adaptors most people will need, and its super compact when not in use.Bike CompatibilityThe Smart Suction Go uses a fork-mount bike attachment system. According to Allen, the fork mount is compatible with all of the typical sizes, including 9 x 100mm quick-releases, 12 x 100mm, 15 x 110mm, and 15 x 100mm thru axles. With a separate rear wheel attachment, wheelbase length is highly variable, as is tire width compatibility, meaning it should work with just about any bike thats at or below the racks 35-pound (16kg) weight limit.Road, gravel, mountain, the Smart Suction Go should work with just about any bike that weighs 35 pounds or less.Allen Smart Suction Go: Pricing and AvailabilityIf youre looking for an affordable bike rack thats impressively compact for easy portability and storage, the Allen Smart Suction Go looks like a good option to consider. It barely takes up any space when not in use, and it quickly and easily adds bike-carrying capability to just about any vehicle. Add in the peace of mind of the Smart Suction pressure monitoring system, and you can rest easy knowing your bike(s) arent going to fly off your roof.The Smart Suction Go is priced at $299 USD / 179 (ex. VAT) / 199 (ex. VAT) and is available now. Head to the Allen website to learn more, buy one, or explore the rest of the brands product lineup.allen.bike.comThe post Allen Launches New, More Compact, and Affordable Smart Suction Go Bike Rack appeared first on Bikerumor.